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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,997 cc

LS09 SVUMOT history

LS09 SVU is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LS09 SVU black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,053 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 SVU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 SVU was last recorded at 111,053 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,035 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,053 miles
  • 2025 – 106,767 miles
  • 2024 – 99,695 miles
  • 2023 – 91,981 miles
  • 2022 – 86,169 miles
  • 2021 – 82,685 miles
  • 2019 – 77,132 miles
  • 2018 – 72,431 miles
  • 2017 – 66,081 miles
  • 2016 – 59,098 miles
  • 2015 – 56,802 miles
  • 2014 – 43,845 miles
  • 2013 – 36,857 miles
  • 2012 – 26,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,053 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,053 miles (+18)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,053 miles
    Test number
    663051366273
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail111,035 miles (+4,268)6 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,035 miles
    Test number
    344222079838
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass106,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    106,767 miles
    Test number
    845197387770
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail106,766 miles (+7,071)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,766 miles
    Test number
    113545743142
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass99,695 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,695 miles
    Test number
    854861770114
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

  6. Fail99,693 miles (+7,712)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,693 miles
    Test number
    581941874409
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring inspection of some components

  7. Pass91,981 miles (+5,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,981 miles
    Test number
    954982420698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm of tread left and getting worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,169 miles (+3,484)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,169 miles
    Test number
    907905540753
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass82,685 miles (+5,553)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    543385958071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,132 miles
    Test number
    798238903063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,130 miles (+4,699)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    164530619179
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass72,431 miles (+6,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,431 miles
    Test number
    274340080453
    • AdvisoryOff side front tyre worn on outer edge

  13. Pass66,081 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    480539204492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,098 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,098 miles
    Test number
    102706449748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    331527741885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,802 miles (+4,569)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    999997563381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass52,233 miles (+8,388)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    52,233 miles
    Test number
    505615125118
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass43,845 miles (+6,988)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,845 miles
    Test number
    485448624191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail36,857 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,857 miles
    Test number
    558245133176
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass36,857 miles (+10,018)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,857 miles
    Test number
    559075133169
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass26,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    26,839 miles
    Test number
    368329812169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 SVU

Does LS09 SVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 SVU is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 SVU?
The MOT on LS09 SVU is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 SVU done?
LS09 SVU was recorded at 111,053 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 6,132 miles a year.
Has LS09 SVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 SVU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS09 SVU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 SVU find?
LS09 SVU passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear position lamp incorrect colour; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear position lamp incorrect colour, and 4 more.

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